Mimiko, Oyebanji seek unity, forgiveness – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated with the Ondo State Government, and People on the 50th anniversary celebration of the state’s creation. He described the state’s journey so far as a testament to resilience, enterprise and unwavering commitment to national development. His goodwill message was delivered at the Ondo […]
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By: Steve Otaloro Fifty years is not merely a measure of time. It is a solemn threshold between memory and meaning, a sacred pause where history exhales and the future gathers its breath. On the 3rd of February, 1976, Ondo State was etched into Nigeria’s evolving map—not as an accident of policy, but as a […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has set a new economic agenda to be pursued by the state in the next 50 years. He expressed optimism that the next fifty years would be driven by economic diversification, technology and innovation, human capital development, and strong institutions. The governor spoke at a public lecture themed “Ondo State […]
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Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and a foremost lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, who chaired the Ondo at 50 Public Lecture in Akure, on Monday A foremost lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has charged Yoruba elders and leaders to shelve their differences, which are normal, and take bold steps now to tackle the development and security […]
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L-R: Prof Oyedele, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Chief Wole Olanipekun, and Mrs Olu Verheijen, after the lecture themed “Ondo State: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at the Culture and Events Centre (The Dome), Akure, on Monday The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a fundamental shift […]
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Dr Tunji Abayomi, SAN A foremost human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Dr Tunji Abayomi, SAN, has said that pro-democracy activists from Ondo State deserve recognition in the golden jubilee anniversary celebration of the state’s creation . He spoke on Monday during his contribution at the Ondo State at 50 Public Lecture held at the […]
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By Banji Ayoola Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, is repositioning itself for future expansion, and upgrade into a university, in line with the decision of its owner, the Ondo State Government. According to the institution’s spokesman, Mr Olumide Olugosi, Management has embarked on a raft of new innovative programmes aimed at restoring order, ensuring institutional […]
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By Taiwo Oyedele 1. Acknowledgement and Opening Remarks It is with exceptional joy, immense pride, and profound gratitude that I stand before this amazing gathering of distinguished sons, daughters, and friends of the Sunshine State today to celebrate a monumental milestone: the Golden Jubilee of Ondo State. Fifty years ago, on the 3rd of February, […]
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By Olu Arowolo Verheijen Fifty years ago, on this soil, a dream took root. On the 3rd of February 1976, the old Western State was transformed into three brand-new states, one of which was named Ondo, after the existing province of the same name. The 18,165 square kilometres of land carried the hopes and aspirations […]
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A former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has given an insight into how Ondo State became an oil producing state. He attributed this to visionary leadership, strategic sacrifices and collaborative governance. However, he warned that disregarding the counsel of elders and the lessons of history could jeopardise […]
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